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Flights from Hamilton to Nelson

There are no direct flights from Hamilton to Nelson. The fastest way is one stop via Wellington or Christchurch, about 2h 37m door to door (45 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 2h 37m
HLZNSNWLG

Hamilton to Nelson at a glance

Fastest journey2h 37mVia Wellington, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Wellington or Christchurch

Best ways to fly from Hamilton to Nelson

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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HLZ Wellington (WLG) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Originair
Mon18:00 HLZ19:08 WLG0h 52m connection20:00 WLG20:37 NSNAir New Zealand
29 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 37m
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HLZ Christchurch (CHC) NSN
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Jetstar Airways · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, Originair
Mon07:45 HLZ09:24 CHC0h 51m connection10:15 CHC11:03 NSNAir New Zealand
16 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 18m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
423 km263 miles
Journey time
2h 37mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneNelson vs Hamilton
Currency in Nelson
NZD
Airports
HLZ → NSN

Flights from Hamilton to Nelson: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Hamilton to Nelson?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Wellington and Christchurch. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Hamilton to Nelson?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 423 km.
Where do you change planes between Hamilton and Nelson?
The best connecting points are Wellington (WLG) and Christchurch (CHC). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Wellington, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Hamilton and Nelson?
Hamilton: Hamilton International Airport (HLZ). Nelson: Nelson Airport (NSN).

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